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P169 VFV

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,307 mi
Last recorded7,307 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 VFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 6,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 3,968 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 3,923 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 3,908 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,908 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?

Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 785
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 408
reflector on motorcycle missing 344
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 324
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 324
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P169 VFV is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P169 VFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P169 VFV registered?

P169 VFV is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P169 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 VFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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